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NJ S4027
Bill
Status
3/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Vitale
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AI Summary
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Explicitly authorizes the Department of Human Services (DHS) to license and regulate sober living homes, halfway houses, and other residential substance abuse aftercare facilities under existing substance use disorder treatment laws
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Requires criminal history background checks for facility administrators, representative payees who handle residents' government benefits, and property owners; disqualifying offenses include crimes involving danger to persons, family/children, theft, and controlled substances
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Mandates facilities provide residents at least one week's written notice before removal, unless the resident poses an immediate and serious threat to others or the facility
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Requires DHS to conduct biweekly inspections of any facility under investigation for violations until the investigation concludes
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Establishes a statewide registry tracking available openings at all licensed facilities, with facilities required to submit daily updates; information must be posted on the DHS website and available through the 2-1-1 telephone system
Legislative Description
Clarifies DHS authority to regulate sober living homes and halfway houses as residential substance abuse aftercare facilities; requires background checks and other protections for residents of residential substance abuse facilities.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
3/19/2026